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Dokpesi loses bail bid

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…FG raises fresh allegation of N8.4bn fraud Court adjourns to Dec. 14 For the second time, the Federal High Court sitting, in Abuja yesterday ordered that the founder of DAAR Communication PLC, Chief Raymond Dekpesi, be remanded in the custody […]

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Appeal Court Upholds Saraki’s Election

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin on Thursday upheld the election of the senator representing Kwara central senatorial district at the national assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki in the March 28, 2015 senatorial election for Kwara Central. Justice John Ikwegh, […]

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Dokpesi Pleads Not Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

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The proprietor of Africa Independent Television, Mr Raymond Dokpesi, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge of fraudulent and corrupt act preferred against him by the Federal government of Nigeria. Mr Dokpesi was arraigned on Wednesday before a Federal […]

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Arms deal: Dasuki’s trial adjourned to Jan. 20, 2016

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Justice Adeniyi Adamola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) to January 20, 2016. He adjourned the case after consultations with both defence and plaintiff […]

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$2b arms deals: All set for Dasuki’s, Dokpesi’s trial

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday filed money laundering charges, among others, against businessman Dr. Raymond Dokpesi. Also charged before the Federal High Court are: Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, former Minister […]

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Buhari dissociates self from media muzzle law, says, ‘I’m committed to free speech’

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The Nigerian Presidency has issued the statement below, quoting President Muhammadu Buhari as dissociating himself as his administration from the media muzzle law being cooked by the Nigerian Senate. Read full statement below: SOCIAL MEDIA BILL: BUHARI RESTATES COMMITMENT TO […]

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BREAKING: Appeal court nullifies Ekwunife’s election

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, on Monday, nullified the election Senator Uche Ekwunife representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The court’s judgement was consequent upon an appeal filed by Sir Victor Umeh of the All Progressives […]

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Money Laundering: Sule Lamido’s Son, Aminu Loses Appeal

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, against the decision of the Federal High Court in Kano which found him guilty of money laundering. The suit was filed at the Kano court […]

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Sacked Cabin crew slams N5b suit on Virgin Atlantic Airways

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‪Twenty Nigerian cabin crew members recently laid off by Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd have slammed a N5 billion suit on the Airline. ‪ Joined as co-respondent in the ensuing legal battle is the Aviation Logistics and Management Ltd.‬ ‪In a […]

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2 DSS operatives arrested for robbery

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Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that the campaign to rid the agency of bad eggs has paid off following the arrest of two of five of its staff involved in robbery and sharing of N310 million belonging to […]